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Operation Epic Fury: U.S. Strikes Iran, NATO Defends Turkey

3/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran, Operation Epic Fury, has intensified.
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth declares the United States is winning.
A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, causing at least 87 casualties.
NATO has been drawn into defending Turkey as Iranian missiles were intercepted, and the White House struggles to clarify its objectives.

History

Historical Context

The Gulf War began on August 2, 1990, when Iraq, led by Saddam Hussein, invaded Kuwait, claiming economic grievances and territorial rights. The U.S. responded with Operation Desert Shield, deploying over 500,000 troops to protect Saudi Arabia. Following a UN ultimatum, Operation Desert Storm commenced on January 17, 1991, leading to Kuwait's liberation by February 28, 1991, and reshaping Middle Eastern geopolitics.

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Story summary

The U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran, Operation Epic Fury, has intensified.
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth declares the United States is winning.
A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, causing at least 87 casualties.
NATO has been drawn into defending Turkey as Iranian missiles were intercepted, and the White House struggles to clarify its objectives.

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